COLCHESTER United were held to a 1-1 draw by Barrow, on Easter Monday.

Tom Beadling's late strike denied the U's an important victory, after they had led for much of the game through Callum Harriott's strike.

The draw leaves Colchester six points above the relegation zone in League Two, with six games remaining.

Here are the Gazette player ratings, after the spoils were shared at the JobServe Community Stadium.

DEAN GERKEN 7

U’s keeper had little chance with Barrow equaliser; was hardly troubled before that

MILES WELCH-HAYES 6

Generally defended well and got forward well but distribution let him down at times

TOM EASTMAN 7

U’s man of the match. Was dominant and hardly put a foot wrong

TOMMY SMITH 7

Produced a strong display at the heart of the Colchester defence against the lively Quigley

RYAN CLAMPIN 7

Made some energetic runs particularly in the first half but had to defend more after that

BRENDAN WIREDU 7

Performed well again; was denied what looked like a legitimate goal before missing a good chance

HARRY PELL 7

U’s skipper battled away throughout for Colchester despite picking up a couple of knocks

COURTNEY SENIOR 7

Played his part in Harriott’s goal and was denied what looked a second-half penalty

JEVANI BROWN 6

Showed some neat touches and build-up play in the number ten role

CALLUM HARRIOTT 7

Scored with an excellent first-time strike and was always a threat to the Barrow defence

FRANK NOUBLE 6

Provided the assist for Harriott’s goal but missed a good chance in the second half

SUBSTITUTES

TOM LAPSLIE (for Brown, 68) 7

Made some crucial interceptions and challenges after coming on for Brown

JUNIOR TCHAMADEU (for Senior, 83)

Subs (not used): Doherty, Chilvers, Stevenson, Folivi, George.